Deepening Practice
These articles will help you deepen your experience of the Buddhist path.
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Carl Skooglund posted on Apr 01 2012
Buddhism today, through its myriad forms, presents to us two very different models of human nature: one of inherent goodness and purity, and one of plasticity, of malleability, of no-essence. Where we come down in this issue – consciously or unconsciously – determines what we see as our existential starting point and necessarily leads to two very different frameworks of intention and effort. It has a profound effect on what we think our Dharma practice should be about....
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Editor posted on Mar 02 2011
IMCW offers a list of reading material that has been useful to its teachers.
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Editor posted on Feb 16 2011
A selection of books and CDs are available for sale at the Wednesday night class. IMCW does not sell these materials on the website and we can not take mail orders.
The following books have inspired members of the IMCW community and are particularly useful for more experienced students:
Vipassana-...
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Editor posted on Feb 13 2011
Hugh Byrne talks about the Satipatthana Sutta: mindfulness as a direct path to liberation.
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Editor posted on Jan 18 2011
What are retreats like? What should I expect? Teacher Vicki Goodman remembers her first retreat experience...
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Editor posted on Jan 15 2011
Whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing regularly for a while, you may find working with a mentor to be a welcomed support on the path.
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Editor posted on Sep 16 2010
For the last 8 years, I have been on a quest, a kind of archeological dig. The site? The suttas (discourses) of the Buddha. The treasure? To hold in my mind and heart the wisdom of a fully enlightened being and it’s power to reshape my life....
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